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Health care experts appeared before Illinois lawmakers recently to discuss disparities in access to hospitals and outcomes based on ZIP code.

LAWMAKERS HEAR TESTIMONY ON IMPROVING HEALTH CARE ACCESS, OUTCOMES Health care experts appeared before Illinois lawmakers recently to discuss disparities in access to hospitals and outcomes based on ZIP code. PAGE 2

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Expanded Holiday Magic Schedule At Brookfield Zoo Before Temporarily Closing to Public for January, February

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION MORGAN STANLEY LAUNCHES PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO SPELMAN COLLEGE STUDENTS Over the next four years, talented Spelman College students will receive full scholarships from Morgan Stanley, a leading global financial services firm. The Morgan Stanley HBCU Scholars program is designed to eliminate financial barriers to higher education for African American college students.

The $12 million initiative will support a total of 60 full scholarships for students enrolled in Spelman, Morehouse College and Howard University. Created to set scholars on a path to financial independence, the academic and need-based awards will cover the entire cost of tuition and living expenses for selected students across all disciplines and majors.

HEALTH

BLACK YOGA AND MEDITATION EXPERT LAUNCHES NEW MEDITATION CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Althea Lawton-Thompson, owner of Aerobics, Yoga & More™ and founder of Living Life Limitlessly™ University, has launched the online version of the Meditation Instructor Certification to equip professionals with realistic tools for supporting mental health for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities. After noticing the lack of Black instructors leading classes and teacher training, LawtonThompson designed the Meditation Instructor Certification to highlight a person of color conducting this type of training and to increase awareness of the diverse audiences benefitting from the healing of meditation. “As a Black woman, I’m excited to create an opportunity for improved mental health and holistic wellness through supporting BIPOC instructors who represent the diversity of the communities in which we live,” said Lawton-Thompson, who is also personally sponsoring more than $16,000 of 30 full and partial scholarships for individuals who desire the training, but are in need of financial assistance.

The Meditation Instructor Certification is a self-paced program of 8 online modules designed for study, practice, and completion anywhere, anytime. The training breaks down how to lead guided sessions, virtually or in-person, using the foundations of 15 traditional meditation practices. After completion, each participant will have a variety of holistic wellness tools to support mental health in all populations, regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, or environment. To learn more about the certification partnerships and apply for one of the scholarships, visit http://bit.ly/micscholarship.

LAW & POLITICS

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE EXAMINES USING FORENSIC INTELLIGENCE TO SOLVE VIOLENT AND SERIAL CRIMES The Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice recently published an article detailing how forensic intelligence works in practice, with a particular focus on its role in analyzing serial and violent crimes such as those involving gun violence, sexual assault, illicit drugs, and human trafficking.

“Integrating forensic evidence into the intelligence process is an evolutionary next step in reducing, disrupting, and preventing serial and organized violent crimes,” said NIJ Director David Muhlhausen. “NIJ is committed to examining and communicating the potential of forensic intelligence tools and models for law enforcement agencies across the United States.”

Forensic intelligence refers to the ways that forensic data can be gathered and analyzed to help identify links, patterns, and trends pertinent to criminal activity with a potential to advance investigation and prosecution of violent and serial offenders.

Analysis of these data can also produce actionable information for disrupting and preventing crime. For more information, go to https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/using-forensic-intelligencecombat-serial-and-organized-violent-crimes

Lawmakers hear testimony on improving health care access, outcomes Discussion centers largely on safety net hospitals, ‘health deserts’ in underserved communities Continued from page 1

BY RAYMON TRONCOSO Capitol News Illinois | Report For America rtroncoso@capitolnewsillinois.com

Springfield — Health care experts appeared before Illinois lawmakers recently to discuss disparities in access to hospitals and outcomes based on ZIP code.

Witnesses discussed solutions to financial obstacles facing safety-net hospitals, the lack of preventative care for underserved communities, and massive disparities in outcomes based on race and income at a joint hearing of the state Senate Public Health and Human Services committees.

Safety net hospital is a term for a medical center that generally provides health care for individuals regardless of their insurance status, legal status or ability to pay. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services determines whether or not a hospital qualifies for a safety net designation based on the percentage of inpatients using Medicaid.

Because the safety net model is not an inherently profitable one, safety net hospitals rely on government funding and are consistently financially challenged, leading to cuts in services such as pediatrics or obstetrics and gynecology, or, in some circumstances, closure of the facility.

In many parts of the state, safety net hospitals are the only locally accessible supplier of health care, particularly in

BECAUSE THE SAFETY NET MODEL IS NOT AN INHERENTLY PROFITABLE ONE, SAFETY NET HOSPITALS RELY ON GOVERNMENT FUNDING AND ARE CONSISTENTLY FINANCIALLY CHALLENGED, LEADING TO CUTS IN SERVICES SUCH AS PEDIATRICS OR OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, OR, IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, CLOSURE OF THE FACILITY. low income, majority Black and majority Latino communities based in the south and west sides of Chicago and the Metro East area near St. Louis.

In 2014, there were 40 safety net hospitals in the state. According to IDHFS, 24 hospitals currently meet that designation.

Ben Lazare, a lobbyist for the Association of Safety Net Community Hospitals, said safety net hospitals also provide an economic lifeline to the areas in which they are located by providing employment – also a major socioeconomic factor in health outcomes.

“They are the largest employers in areas of the state with the highest unemployment rates,” Lazare said. “Safety net hospitals employ over 25,000 people across the state of Illinois… These are high quality jobs and when safety nets do leave if they are forced to close, they leave craters that are absolutely devastating to those communities.”

Policy suggestions from witnesses included allowing outpatient Medicaid users to also count towards a safety net designation and procuring more funds either through federal or state programs to keep safety net hospitals in vulnerable communities in business.

Multiple IDHFS officials testified at the joint hearing, covering the agency’s position and available data on safety net hospitals and health care disparities based on ZIP code. Referencing a study by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, IDHFS officials told lawmakers 40 percent of an individual’s health status is determined by socioeconomic factors, such as education, employment and income. Health behaviors such as diet and exercise impacted 30 percent, while access to health care and quality of care impacted just 20 percent.

Regarding the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ agenda to combat systemic racism in Illinois, which prompted the joint hearing, IDHFS Director Theresa Eagleson said the department was open to partnering with lawmakers to address disparities discussed in testimony.

“We would be very willing to collaborate in any fashion that [lawmakers] deem appropriate,” Eagleson said.

The Black Caucus intends to submit legislation addressing health care, criminal justice reform, education and economics during the upcoming veto session that runs from Nov. 17-19 and Dec. 1-3.

Data Shows Big Jump in Consumer Reports about Scams Originating on Social Media Newly released data from the Federal Trade Commission reveal that there has been a surge in reports from people who say they lost money to a scam that started on social media, including a spike of these complaints in the spring at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Data released by the FTC shows that the number of complaints about scams that started on social media more than tripled in the last year.

People reported losing more than $117 million to this type of scam in just the first six months of 2020 compared to $134 million for all of 2019, according to the FTC’s latest Consumer

Online shopping topped the list of complaints from consumers who reported a scam to the FTC that originated on social media.

Protection Data Spotlight.

Online shopping topped the list of complaints from consumers who reported a scam to the FTC that originated on social media. Of

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these consumers, many were responding to an ad they saw on social media and reported that the item they ordered never arrived. Most of those consumers (94 percent) who

identified the social media service in their complaint cited Facebook or Instagram as the platform they used.

Other top consumer complaints about scams that started on social media related to romance scams or economic relief or income opportunities, which often target people who have lost a job or other income because of the pandemic. About half of all romance scam reports to the FTC since 2019 involve social media, usually on Facebook or Instagram.

For more information and tips on how to avoid being scammed while on social media, check out the FTC’s data spotlight.

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Consumer Report Explores The Power Of The Black Community For 10 years, Nielsen has been dedicated to telling the story of the power of Black consumers and their diversity, long before the call for social justice sounded.

According to “The Power of the Black Community – From Moment to Movement,” the 10th annual report in Nielsen’s Diverse Intelligence Series on African American consumers, Black influence on the economy and pop culture continues to drive not only significant moments in history, but drive change across industries and digital platforms.

From video streaming, radio listenership and podcasting to buying Black and staying connected to social movements through social media, African Americans are leading the conversation with an unprecedented impact on brands, policies and what the country watches, buys and listens to.

“African Americans are calling out systemic racism while at the same time creating opportunities for growth across social platforms and businesses with various levels of innovation,” said Cheryl Grace, senior vice president of consumer insights and engagement, Nielsen. “African Americans have historically navigated these imperfect structures— but this current global reckoning brought on by a unique confluence of moments, proves the power of the Black community and its incredible influence.” Grace is also the founder of Nielsen’s Diverse Intelligence Series of annual reports about U.S. multicultural communities.

Key findings from the report include: l There has been an overall increase in buying power across the community, and also where and what

African Americans are buying. l African Americans are limiting the amount of time they are spending out in public due to COVID-19, and shopping where they can get more value. l Blacks make more frequent trips to the store, spending less per trip than the total population. l Online shopping is a convenient and safe alternative to brick-and-mortar shopping - this year, 48% of African American households shop online, 11% more than the average household. l In the last decade, there have been more successful Black brands, Black-owned businesses, and investment in expanded economic opportunities for African Americans. l African Americans are nearly three times as likely to take to social media to show support of their favorite companies and brands. l African Americans are now 58% more likely to expect the brands they buy to take a stance on issues and 37% more likely to buy a brand when they do l The Black Lives Matter movement has influenced allies to take action as well. For example, Hispanic consumers outpaced African Americans in their expectation that the brands they buy support social causes as well. l African Americans have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis, as they’re more likely to be employed as essential workers. l Needing to strike a balance between work and home, African Americans are spending the most time on their smartphones compared to the total population. l In one week, African Americans spend over eight hours social

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networking, about three hours watching videos and over one hour streaming audio on their smartphones. l Smartphone ownership for African Americans has grown from 44% in 2011 to 98% in 2020—faster than the total population. l Podcasts have become a central stage for Black voices. l African Americans spend more time per week streaming audio, including podcast listening, than the total U.S. population. l In a typical week, almost half (49%) of African American podcast listeners spend about 1 to 4 hours listening to podcasts. l Radio has remained a trusted channel for news and information for African Americans, reaching 98% of them every month. l Black consumers are the No. 1 ethnic group in watching live TV, playing game consoles, smartphone media consumption, and streaming audio. l The Top 20 advertisers’ spend on media focused on African Americans has increased from $3.34 billion

in 2011 to $3.86 billion in 2019—almost a 16% increase. l This time of racial reckoning has placed great responsibility on Hollywood and other media publishers to be more inclusive in the stories and characters they tell. l With streaming offerings, Black audiences now have a lot more choice in programs that depict their real-life experiences, l Black households have steadily increased subscriptions to streaming services— from 65% in 2019 to 70% in 2020. l African Americans are more likely to download a video podcast, watch live TV, or keep up with news through a streaming service, compared to the total population. l For the first time, Nielsen this year created an Inclusion Opportunity index, which is used to study the most popular programs on broadcast, cable and SVOD to determine how representative they are of different demographics. l One study comparing inclusion of Black men and Black women

found that Reality, News/Weather and Drama are representative of Black men, compared to their representation in the U.S. population. l But Black women are far from parity across the board, coming close to it in one genre: Drama. l 56% of the top broadcast shows analyzed have a Black female cast member. l In the past decade, there’s been considerable growth in African Americans’ population, buying power, education and income. l There are 48.2 million African Americans in the U.S. l From 2020 to 2060, Black Americans will contribute to more than 20% of the total U.S. population growth. l African Americans are significantly younger with a median age of all 32—six years younger than the national average and 11 years younger than non-Hispanic whites. l With smaller households and younger children, Black grandparents are filling the role of caregivers. l African American households are smaller than the national average at 2.48 vs. the national average of 2.52. l 29% of these households are more likely to have children under 18 compared to 27% of all U.S. households. l 5% of African American grandparents live with their grandchildren, and 40% of those grandparents are the main caregivers for their grandchildren.

For more details and insights, download the report at www.nielsen. com/africanamericans. Join the conversation on Facebook (Nielsen Community) and Twitter (@NielsenKnows).

Greeting Card Company Elevating Black and Brown Communities’ Voices, Now Offers Same-Day Pickup at Walgreens Culture Greetings, a woman-led and Blackowned greeting card company, has announced the launch of a new print-to-store integration partnership with Walgreens.

Through the technology integration with the Walgreens Photo Prints and Store Locator APIs, in addition to the Culture Greetings’ mail-to-recipient delivery option, customers will now have the choice to pick up their customized printed greeting cards in any of the 9,277 Walgreens or Duane Reed locations in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

“The launching of this new partnership and integration reflects a significant first for the Walgreens API team,” said Andrew Schweinfurth, manager, Walgreens Developer Relations. “As we welcome Culture Greetings and founder Dr. Dionne Mahaffey, we acknowledge

that she is the first African American female founder to join the platform.”

Founded in 2018, Culture Greetings offers more than 2000 greeting cards featuring imagery centered around and elevating the Black and Brown communities’ voices. Card options span all mainstream and cultural holidays and occasions, life milestones, social justice, LGBTQ+, and photo-card templates for customized personal greetings.

“We are excited be a part of the Walgreens Developer Program,” explains Dr. Dionne Mahaffey, Culture Greetings founder. “As we approach our two-year anniversary, this new integration marks a significant milestone for us, expanding the greeting card aisle, bringing more inclusive options and providing customers with the instant gratification of picking up their

Founded in 2018, Culture Greetings offers more than 2000 greeting cards featuring imagery centered around and elevating the Black and Brown communities’ voices. Photo credit: Culture Greetings

Card options span all mainstream and cultural holidays and occasions, life milestones, social justice, LGBTQ+, and photo-card templates for customized personal greetings. Photo credit: Culture Greetings

customized card within minutes of creating it.”

Culture Greetings will continue to offer their flagship delivery method of mailing cards directly to the customer’s recipient. On the website, customers can choose a greeting card, write a personal note using handwriting fonts that mirror real penmanship and click “send,” which cues their state-of-the-art printing

press. Gift cards from Target, Amazon, iTunes and other brands can also be included in the mailing. The company then prints and mails the card directly to the recipient’s address the following business day, saving customers a trip to the store.

For more information visit: https://CultureGreetings.com

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BUSINESS Streaming Benefit Added for New Journey Cardholders Capital One is meeting the changing needs of college students by adding new benefits to the Journey Student Credit Card and providing tools to help students build financial independence.

New Journey cardholders can now earn up to $60 in streaming service subscription credit in addition to the unlimited 1% cash back on every purchase.

The new streaming service credit will enable new account holders that pay on time to earn $5 per month for 12 months toward more than 25 eligible media streaming subscription services.

“Our world has changed dramatically over the past few months and has had a tremendous impact on the daily lives of students,” said Pawel Swiatek, managing vice president, US Card, at Capital One. “While we have long supported students through college access programs, introducing the streaming service credit and a new contactless feature that allows for ‘tap-to-pay’ on our Journey Student Card are additional ways that Capital One is evolving our products to meet the current needs of students.”

Survey: Students Need Help Navigating Road to Personal, Professional and Financial Well-being While the global pandemic is forcing most Americans to adapt to a new way of life, Capital One found students uniquely affected, personally, professionally and financially.

According to a newly released Capital One College Student Survey: * Two out of three college student respondents (66%) say they feel unprepared to be financially independent without the help of their parents. * Seventy-four percent (74%) of college students are worried the pandemic will impact their personal growth and preparation for life on their own. * Seventy-three percent (73%) of student respondents are worried it will impact career prospects for years to come.

In the best of times, accessing

higher education is a complicated process. Consistent with its focus on supporting students, Capital One launched FirstGen Focus, a program to help first-generation students gain greater confidence in their financial well-being, career readiness, and personal wellness. Meanwhile, the recently issued Capital One Foundation Common App Grant, provides low-income and first-generation students with free, real-time guidance to students during the college enrollment process, as well as access to one-on-one coaching through the College Advising Corps. Students can also benefit from visiting Learn & Grow, at https://www.capitalone.com/ learn-grow/ , a content hub with helpful tips and resources, including information on building credit in college.

In addition to the $60 streaming subscription credit and the unlimited 1% cash back on all purchases, Journey cardholders also receive the following benefits: * Tap-to-pay (contactless) card feature, enabling less time spent at checkout, with a fresh new card design; * Easily lock your card if it is lost or stolen; * Cardholders can boost to 1.25% cash back per month (when paying on time); * No annual or foreign transaction fees; * Flexible payment due dates; * Access to free digital tools, including: * Eno: Your Capital One assistant, helps you stay in control of your account by notifying you when it catches things like duplicate or suspicious charges; * CreditWise: Track your progress and plan ahead by getting alerts when there are meaningful changes to your TransUnion and Experian credit report, and explore the potential impact of your financial decisions before you make them with CreditWise.

Learn more about the Journey Student Credit Card from Capital One at https://www.capitalone. com/credit-cards/journey-student/

ACCORDING TO A NEWLY RELEASED CAPITAL ONE COLLEGE STUDENT SURVEY TWO OUT OF THREE COLLEGE STUDENT RESPONDENTS (66%) SAY THEY FEEL UNPREPARED TO BE FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT WITHOUT THE HELP OF THEIR PARENTS AND SEVENTYFOUR PERCENT (74%) OF COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE WORRIED THE PANDEMIC WILL IMPACT THEIR PERSONAL GROWTH AND PREPARATION FOR LIFE ON THEIR OWN.

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#SheCanThrive2020 Grant Program to Support Black-Women Owned Small Businesses During COVID-19

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McBride Sisters Collections, Inc. has launched their #SheCanThrive2020 grant program to support Black-women entrepreneurs whose businesses have been impacted as a result of COVID-19.

This year, the global impact of COVID-19 has hit all businesses, but has been especially destructive to Blackowned small businesses.

At the beginning of February 2020, there were more than 1 million Black-owned businesses in the U.S., but by midApril, 440,000 or 41% of those businesses had shuttered. By comparison, 17% of whiteowned businesses closed during the same period.

Black women are #shecanthrive2020 starting and maintaining businesses at a faster rate than any other group in America and McBride Sisters Collections, Inc. has pledged $100,000 to help entrepreneurs make the necessary business adjustments to sustain and propel growth during the age of COVID-19 through access to capital and business advice.

McBride Sisters Collection is also seeking support from the corporate community in this urgent endeavor.

“We’ve built our personal value system on sisterhood, empowerment, tenacity, and economic education.”

Andréa McBride John, founder and CEO of McBride Sisters Collections stated. “We need to support our community by providing access to capital to help protect the fastest growing economy in America, Black-women owned businesses,” added Robin McBride, founder and President of McBride Sisters Collections.

The #SheCanThrive2020 grant program will help scale qualifying Black-women-owned businesses with a $10,000 investment towards some of the areas of entrepreneurship that Black women find to be most challenging to fund, including technical support, digital marketing, branding and inventory.

To qualify for a #SheCanThrive2020 grant, women will need to own a small business, complete the grant application, and present an idea of what they need to do to thrive after the effects of the coronavirus closures and how funds will be put to use.

For more information on how to apply, please go to mcbridesisters.com or contact #SheCanThrive2020 at shecanthrive@mcbridesisters.com.

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Election Results

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Voting in the Presidential Election, in the midst of a global pandemic, seemed daunting.

Fear of the health and safety of voters was made paramount. The 2020 election has been deemed one of the most important races in American history.

The ramifications of one not exercising their rights to vote, or having their voices heard can be crucial for American people. With many issues on the table, healthcare is one that needs to be at the forefront. The only way not to silence change, is to be present in the process.

Since the passing of the Voter’s Rights Act of 1965, this process should be a prerequisite for the voiceless all across America.

Here in Cook County, voters have shown that they have something to say.

According to Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough, suburban Cook County voters participated in early voting and voting by mail in record numbers. The clerk’s office received more than 555,000 requests for mail-in ballots, more than five times greater than the 2016 Presidential Election. Out of the 555,000, almost 250,000 ballots had been processed by the clerk’s office. As of Tuesday, Oct. 27, more than 230,000 voters participated in early voting.

In 2016 on the same day, there were more than 161,000 voters that participated in early voting.

“There is very clear and passionate interest by voters to participate in this process, we are on pace to shatter all previous voting records in suburban Cook County,” Yarbrough said in a release. “Despite the tremendous challenges that COVID-19 has imposed on all of us, it is clear that voters are not going to allow this virus to suppress their right to vote.”

In the city of Chicago, vote by mail drop boxes were at 52 early voting locations across the city. There also were drop boxes at Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field. According to the Chicago Board of Elections, approximately 510,000 Chicago voters applied to vote by mail which was more than four times the city’s previous record high. This was the first election that Illinois voters were given the option to submit ballot return envelopes to secured drop boxes.

“We are delighted that we are seeing more and more use of secured drop boxes, this will provide another option for fans on the South Side and the North Side to return their signed and sealed ballot return envelopes,” Chicago Board of Elections Chairwoman Marisel A. Hernandez, said in a press release about the addition of the drop boxes at the city’s two baseball fields.

According to the Chicago Board of Elections, as of 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, there were more than 921,000 total votes cast, which amounts to roughly 58 percent turnout in the city of Chicago. As of 2 p.m., the Chicago Board of Elections reported there was more than 62 percent voter turnout, with 990,000 ballots cast.

As of press time, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris had 117,921 votes; and Donald J. Trump and Mike Pence had 22,529 votes. There were 46 percent of the Chicago precincts counted a little after 9 p.m., but no winner had been

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declared. Dick Durbin won, with 298,978 votes, against his opponent Mark Curran (52,740 votes) and Willie Wilson (43,504 votes).

During his victory speech Durbin thanked the people who supported for him and who voted for him and to those who didn’t vote or support him, he encouraged an honest dialogue.

In the First Congressional District race,

Bobby Rush had 79,630 votes, as Congressman of the 1st District, and Republican Philanise White had 4,931 votes. In the 2nd Congressional District race, Robin Kelly had 34,138 votes, and Theresa Raborn had 3,468 votes. In the 7th Congressional District Race, Danny Davis had 64,376 votes and Craig Cameron had 10,208 votes. The Fair Tax Amendment garnered 50

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percent yes votes and 50 percent no votes.

Despite the handling of “Empire” star Jussie Smollett’s case, Foxx continued to lead the race for Cook County State’s Attorney. With 45 % of the votes tabulated, Foxx had more than 53 percent of the votes, over her opponent Patrick O’Brien. At press time, numbers continued to flip flop back and forth.

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Expanded Holiday Magic Schedule At Brookfield Zoo Before Temporarily Closing to Public for January, February Brookfield, Ill. – Brookfield Zoo is offering an expanded schedule for its 39th annual Holiday Magic, presented

by ComEd and Meijer. With 10 evenings added and expanded hours, this year’s event will be held on 24 nights—Friday-Sunday, November 27-29; Wednesdays-Sundays, December 2-6, 9-13, and 16-20; and Saturday-Thursday, December 26-31, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The expanded schedule will allow zoogoers to enjoy the holiday lights before Brookfield Zoo temporarily closes to the public January 1-February 28, 2021, with plans to reopen to the public on March 1, within state restrictions.

“Through these challenging times, the health and safety of our guests, volunteers, staff, and animals continues to be our top priority,” said Stuart Strahl, president and CEO of Chicago Zoological Society, which operates Brookfield Zoo. “The past seven months have been incredibly challenging as we all

continue to deal with the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, yet we continue to be reminded of the perseverance, understanding, and tremendous support of our staff, members, and guests. We hope zoogoers take advantage of the additional Holiday Magic evenings this year, and we look forward to opening to the public again in March.”

According to a press release, during Brookfield Zoo’s upcoming temporary closure, similar to the temporary closure that took place March 19 – June 30, essential animal care specialists and veterinary staff will continue providing the animals with the same high- level of care.

The 39th Annual Holiday Magic Zoogoers can enjoy this year’s Holiday Magic by strolling along the many pathways, lit with more than one million twinkling LED lights, including through a brilliantly lit 600-foot-long tunnel featuring thousands of colored lights all

Larger-than-life LED animal statues, including a bison, add to the festive spirit of Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic.

Large LED reindeer statues light up Brookfield Zoo’s West Mall during its 39th annual Holiday Magic.

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Additional dazzling light displays include a giant 20-foot-lit orb, where guests can stand inside to

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take a memorable holiday photo, a 41-foot tree, and larger-than-life illuminated animal sculptures of a bison, bear, and giraffe. The zoo’s malls and Roosevelt Fountain are all decked out for the holidays, thanks to local community organizations and corporations that decorated 660 LED-lit trees with ornaments, many of them homemade.

New this year, guests of all ages can play the Game of Gnomes.

Embark on a fun-filled scavenger hunt in search of 24 whimsical and enchanting themed gnomes, measuring 12- to 20-inches-tall that will be located throughout the park.

Although Santa Claus will not be making an appearance at Brookfield Zoo this year, families can still take photos next to a life-size cutout of him, as well as at other festively themed selfie frames located around the zoo. Kids will also be able to drop off their letters to Santa in the giant box located on the south mall.

Those who work up an appetite or want to warm up with a hot beverage, there will be outdoor food stands offering seasonal fare for purchase, including funnel cakes, praline nuts, cinnamon sugar pretzels, popcorn, pizza, burgers, spiced wine,

hot chocolate, and beer. Outdoor merchandise kiosks will have unique items for guests who would like to do some holiday shopping.

Brookfield Zoo is following Phase 4 guidelines from the state of Illinois, which states no buildings may be open and guest capacity must be limited. To ensure social-distancing, advance admission and parking tickets are required. Reservation times will be available in 20-minute increments. Tickets must be reserved at CZS.org/OnlineTicketing. All admission and parking tickets must be secured by both zoo members and guests prior to arriving. Admission is $24.95 for adults, $17.95 for children ages 3-11, and $19.95 for senior 65 and over. Parking is $15.

All tickets are nonrefundable. Those who are not familiar with the zoo’s current protocols, it is recommended to review them at CZS.org/ KnowBeforeYouGo. The zoo is located at 8400 31st Street in Brookfield, Illinois, between the Stevenson (I-55) and Eisenhower (I-290) expressways and also is accessible via the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), Metra commuter line, and PACE bus service. For further information, visit CZS.org.

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Schools, Parents And COVID-19 NAPSI—K–12 education has gone through a seismic shift in the wake of COVID-19.

Parents are finding themselves thrust into homeschooling, and educators, into virtual schooling. EdChoice, a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, teamed up with Morning Consult to release results of a recent poll to find out how it has affected families and teachers.

They found that parents are clearly anxious about sending their kids back to school; 66 percent said they were concerned their children will be exposed to the virus in school.

The majority (68%) are also concerned their child is missing important instruction time.

The silver lining to so many states having closed down brick and mortar schools: A solid majority of parents said they felt at least somewhat prepared for the transition to e-learning and distance learning. Parents are slightly more likely to say they felt very or somewhat prepared (70%) than were teachers (67 percent).

There is only one type of school choice program that allows families to receive funds into a flexible spending account to customize an education for their child. They are called education savings accounts, or ESAs. And ac-

cording to EdChoice’s Public Opinion Tracker, 67 percent of Americans support them.

These results are part of a new, larger polling project, the EdChoice Public Opinion

Tracker. The new dashboard updates every month with results of public survey questions not only on COVID-19, but also on K–12 education topics such as schooling, testing,

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spending and school choice.

Learn More For more findings from EdChoice’s Public Opinion Tracker visit www.edchoice.org.

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ENTERTAINMENT PBS Promotes Sylvia Bugg To Serve As Chief Of Programming PBS recently announced the promotion of Sylvia Bugg to serve as Chief Programming Executive and General Manager, General Audience Programming. Bugg will take on this new role immediately and report directly to PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger.

Bugg will oversee all non-children’s content and lead PBS’s programming strategy across its broadcast and digital platforms. She will also be responsible for the acquisition and development of world-class programming for PBS and its member stations, with a particular focus on sharing important stories that reflect the diversity of our country.

Bugg previously served as Vice President of General Audience Programming, where she oversaw the PBS editorial team and led the strategy across all genres, including news, public affairs, documentaries, history, science, natural history and arts programs.

Since the onset of the pandemic, Bugg and the Programming team have enhanced PBS’s content strategy to help our country navigate

these uncertain times. In partnership with the WORLD Channel, various producers and PBS member stations, Bugg restructured PBS’s daytime and primetime schedules to prioritize educational and cultural programs that meet the needs of millions of Americans.

Bugg also played a leading role in leveraging public television’s national platform to support the conversation around race in America.

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, she shifted PBS’s broadcast and streaming content offerings to include the rebroadcast of films focused on African American history by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Stanley Nelson, in addition to a curated list of programs from FRONTLINE, POV, INDEPENDENT LENS, PBS NEWSHOUR and other iconic series that explore race and the impact of racism.

“At a time when the work of public television is more important than ever, Sylvia is the ideal leader to take on this critical role,” said Kerger. “Throughout her impressive career, she has brought an extraordinary portfolio of

programming to audiences across America, and she has been a passionate champion for PBS and our member stations.”

Prior to joining PBS, Bugg served as Vice President of Diversity and TV Content at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). In this role, she provided strategic leadership and was responsible for CPB’s efforts to advance diversity across public media through the collaboration and support of content creators, distributors and partnering organizations.

Bugg also previously worked at PBS as Director of General Audience Programming, where she led efforts to develop a portfolio of drama, performance and cultural programs.

She also held several programming roles in history and public affairs at PBS. Prior to joining PBS, Bugg spent 12 years in programming, production and operations for several Discovery Communications networks.

Bugg holds an MBA from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, an MA in Journalism from American

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University and a BA in Communications from Old Dominion University. She is a member of the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications and Women In Film and Video. Through the T. Howard Foundation, she also mentors diverse and underrepresented college students and young professionals interested in media.

Black Voices Are Loud and Clear at New York Film Festival

BY DWIGHT BROWN NNPA Newswire Film Critic

The lineup at the 2020 New York Film Festival (NYFF) included an impressive array of African diaspora films and the festival’s usual collection of international motion pictures.

Attesting to NYFF’s eagerness to hear black voices, the fest featured three main slate films from British director/writer Steve McQueen (“12 Years a Slave’’) that are part of a fiveepisode West Indian communitybased mini-series “Small Axe.’’ McQueen’s homage to his Caribbean roots will appear on Prime Video later this year. Other NYFF entries will roll out in theaters, VOD and on streaming service – in months to come.

All in: The Fight for Democracy

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righteous indignation, nothing will.

To understand the gravity of the problem, reflect on the findings of directors Liz Garbus and Lisa Cortés and 2018 Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. The history of voting machinations goes back to the 1700s, when only White people who owned land could vote.

Eventually others could, but progress was followed by regression: poll taxes, literacy tests and a 2013 Supreme Court ruling that gutted parts of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Abrams walks you through the devious ways people are denied their rights to elect politicians and specifically points to the artifices used to stifle Georgia citizens’

rights and impede her ability to become governor. The facts and figures the doc have amassed are so alarming that they will make you treasure your right to vote. Timely.

Illuminating. Required viewing. The weaponization of voter suppression is unmasked by very astute filmmakers and an exceedingly brave politician.

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shoes,” says Martha (Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn). “You can’t wear church shoes to a blues party,” replies Patti (Shaniqua Okwok), her friend. The two young women head to a West Indian house party in this very evocative and visually stunning period film by writer/director Steve McQueen (“12 Years A Slave’’).

The festivities take place in 1980s London, where the magic of dance and reggae/pop music put a joyful aura in the air that’s so powerful party goers sing along to the music like they’re in a Broadway show.

The thinly plotted drama/romance follows Martha as she meets the very debonair Franklyn (Michael Ward).

It’s all about the mood, music, images and feeling as McQueen recreates a time when Caribbean expatriates held on to their culture by socializing. McQueen takes his time painting this indelible portrait.

Shapes, colors, textures, sounds, clothes and setting define the movie.

A work of art. A complete surprise.

Gorgeous (cinematographer Shabier Kirchner). Hard to wrap your head around this much artistry. But you must. As the DJ says, “Move your feet.

You don’t know who’ll you meet.”

Mangrove ½ In the Nottinghill section of London in 1968, the West Indian community has taken the neighborhood restaurant Mangrove into its heart. The café is run by Frank Crichlow (Shaun Parkes, TV’s “Lost in Space’’), a Trinidadian immigrant who is as proud to serve émigrés and local activists curry goat as he is to offer them a community center. Police harassment is part of daily life.

Says Darcus (Malachi Kirby, “Roots’’), a Black Panther: “The police will have to stop it or the Black community will have to stop them.”

It’s a sentiment echoed by his comrade Altheia Jones-LaCointe (Letitia Wright, “Black Panther’’). Continued brutality incites a neighborhood march, which involves a clash with the cops. Nine people are arrested, imprisoned and dubbed the “Mangrove Nine” as they fight for their freedom in an impassioned court case.

The story, written by Steve McQueen and Alastair Siddons and directed by McQueen, is based on fact and displays waves of police violence so disturbing it will hook audiences into the plight of those on trial.

When the restaurant crew goes berserk in a cop station after one of theirs has been beaten, the movie hits a level of blistering drama that is sustained throughout the rest of the film. Oscar-caliber performance from Kirby, Wright and Parkes.

With an evil judge, conniving prosecutors and lying police vs. courageous activists, McQueen shows a gift for courtroom drama on the level of Sidney Lumet’s (”12 Angry Men’’). Steel band music and

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Toots and the Maytals singing the classic reggae song “Pressure Drop” help this reverent feel for West Indian culture and an unwavering quest for justice resonate.

to silence Martin Luther King in the ‘60s are notorious. But it took documentarian/director Sam Pollard (Mr. Soul!) and co-writers Benjamin Hedin and Laura Tomaselli to draw a straight line between the FBI and King based on newly declassified files. Hoover feared the rise of a Black Messiah, and his racism and paranoia motivated him to connive.

Tapes from hotel rooms, files and archival footage are all assembled meticulously and presented like a professor teaching a grad course or a prosecuting attorney building an airtight case. Clips of RFK, JFK, Andrew Young and informants abound. Images of MLK railing against segregation and the War in Vietnam are iconic: “No money for the war on poverty. But money for (Vietnam) war.” Be prepared to be deluged with pertinent facts, data so detailed and academic general audiences may feel overwhelmed. Which would be a shame. Films that divulge the reckless behavior of the FBI and/or government should be seen so the country doesn’t repeat that kind of malfeasance that leads to civil rights leaders being maligned and murdered.

a benefit to the community,” says a mentor. Those words steer Leroy Logan (John Boyega, Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens), a young forensic scientist, towards recruitment for a local police force in his West Indian neighborhood in 1980s London.

Watching his father Ken (Steve Toussaint) get physically abused by the cops is another driving force.

Leroy ‘s good intentions for reform meet with resistance from fellow cadets, and subsequently fellow constables in the Metropolitan Police Force and his commanding officer.

Filmmaker Steve McQueen with co-writer Courttia Newland (Lovers Rock) expertly recreates a true crime/drama story that captures the depth of police rancor and an officer who dared to fix it. Boyega’s stirring performance reaches extremely high levels of drama and indignation, the kind few of his other roles offered. He deserves an Oscar nom.

Tense scenes between the do-right son and wronged father ache with sadness, fear, betrayal, stubbornness, discord—then healing. Toussaint and the supporting cast—from the family to the police characters—are electric. Watching West Indians and Pakistanis be abused makes you see the urgent need for a transformation.

A searing exposé. Excellent. Fiery.

Courageous filmmaking that demands an end to inhumane policing and systematic racism.

Red, White and Blue ½ “Your talent doesn’t belong behind closed doors. You should be

Dwight Brown is film critic for NNPA News Wire. For more information, visit DwightBrownInk. com and BlackPressUSA.com.

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FASHION Black-Owned Cosmetics Brand, Juvia’s Place Releases Their Holiday Collection Black-Owned Cosmetics brand, Juvia’s Place, is jumping into the holiday season early with the release of their new holiday gift sets, The Nubian Royal, The Nubian Glow, and The Nourishing Lip Balm Bundle.

The Nubian Royal and the Nubian Glow sets each contain a 6-pan eyeshadow palette and two lip balms.

Products can be purchased individually or as a set.

The Nubian Royal Holiday Giftset$26 Nubian Glow Giftset A set of one eyeshadow palette and two lip balms.

Set contains: The Nubian Glow Palette- $15 Top Row:

SHADE 1- a shimmery gold with yellow gold reflective pearls SHADE 2- a rusty matte orange shade SHADE 3- a Soft shimmery gold reflects mixed with green pearls Bottom Row: SHADE 1- a neon matte orange yellow shade SHADE 2- a shimmery gold mixed with finely milled multicolored glitter and pearls.

SHADE 3- a Pearl-like texture of white gold and champagne pearls The Nubian Glow Lip Balms- $12 Guava & Mango The Nubian Royal eyeshadow palette- $15 Top Row:

SHADE 1- a shimmery purple reflective shade with soft lilac reflects SHADE 2- a Pearl iridescent purple with blue pearl like reflects SHADE 3- a matte royal purple shadow Bottom Row: SHADE 1- A matte medium toned purple shade SHADE 2- A matte cool toned lilac shade SHADE 3- A finely-milled lilac and pink glitter infused in shimmery

light blue reflective pearls The Nubian Royal Lip Balms- $12 Berries- provides a slight Berry Tint to the lips Caramel- provides a slight caramel nude tint to the lips The Nourishing Lip Balm Bundle$50 This lip balm offers a clear to tinted texture, formulated and enriched with a combination of soft butters, Baobab, Manketti and Jojoba for better hydration and replenishment. l Infused with Mango and shea butter to provide protection against dehydration l Infused with Baobab, Manketti, Sunflower and Jojoba Oils to help penetrate skin easily for moisturiza-

tion l Vegan and Cruelty Free. l Formulated without Talc, parabens, phthalates, or mineral oil Flavors: BERRIES- provides a slight Berry Tint to the lips CARAMEL- provides a slight caramel nude tint to the lips MANGO- Provides a clear smooth texture to the lips PASSION FRUIT - Provides a slight soft pink tint to the lips MINT- provides a cooling effect and clear texture to the tips Items can be purchased at Juviasplace.com, Ulta Beauty stores, and Ulta.com

Djanillie’s Gives Back To Help Support Rural Farming in Haiti Djanillie’s, a beauty brand based in Houston, Texas and owned by Haitian woman entrepreneur Djanillie Joseph, aims to help struggling rural farmers through its Rural Farming and Reforestation program.

The personal care brand, known for its effective haircare and skincare products, gives back part of its profits every year to help support rural farming in Haiti.

The company not only aims to satisfy the diverse hair and skincare needs of its customers using advanced formulations, but it also wants to help the less fortunate while doing its part in conserving the environment.

“We are a beauty company with a purpose and that purpose is to help elevate rural farmers in Haiti and promote reforestation of the island,” said the company CEO. She added that her company wants to provide solutions that meet the customers’ needs, and at the same time, make a difference in people’s lives. “Our company is not just another beauty company. Our key purpose is to provide quality products to our customers while helping the less favorable and our environment in the process,” said the CEO. With most Haitians dependent on farming for their livelihood, Djanillie’s believes

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that their intervention will not only bring hope but also make a difference in the lives of Haitian farmers. “Buying our products will not only give you natural, non-toxic personal care solutions, but will also go a long way in helping the Haitians improve their lives and country,” said the CEO. Djanillie’s hair care products are designed to help women dealing with hair loss, thinning hair, breakage, dandruff, eczema, and unmanageable hair.

“Our skincare products are created for all skin types to combat fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, acne, and dry skin,” said Djanillie, adding that “the company aspires to become notable for crafting healthy and effective products designed specifically to nurture, nourish, and re-balance the hair and skin.”

Sacha Stewart (pictured) has launched an online clothing boutique to share her deep-rooted passion for fashion with the world.

Respiratory Therapist By Day; Entrepreneur By Night - Get Familiar with The Vault by Sacha Stewart Inspiring more than 110,000 Instagram followers daily, fashionista Sacha Stewart has launched an online clothing boutique to share her deep-rooted passion for fashion with the world.

The Vault by Sacha offers a variety of limited edition, rare and eclectic pieces including swimwear, tops, bottoms, and accessories to turn heads and make a statement at your next event.

Stewart’s passion for fashion started as a little girl when she spent hour long trips at the fabric shop with her fashion www.citizennewspapergroup.com

designer mom and manifested in high school as the president of the fashion club. During her college years, Stewart went the medical route, and was a respiratory therapist for many years.

“Although I loved working in the medical field, fashion has always been a part of my life. It’s fun and a creative outlet for me, so the scrubs came off and The Vault by Sacha was born,” said Stewart.

For more information, please visit www.thevaultbysacha. com and follow The Vault by Sacha.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., CSAB MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.- CHARLIE MATTHEWS, HARRIETT MATTHEWS Defendants 19 CH 07628 6831 SOUTH WINCHESTER AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60636 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 27, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 25, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6831 SOUTH WINCHESTER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60636 Property Index No. 20-19-409-012 The real estate is improved with a tan brick, one story single family home with a detached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 3469088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 270470 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 07628 TJSC#: 40-1221 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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FAMILY LIVING Keeping Kids Safe Online This School Year (StatePoint) Between schoolwork, socialization and gaming, kids will likely be online more than ever this year, especially with many students continuing to learn remotely. Families are yet again facing the challenge of ensuring children’s online usage is balanced, healthy, and safe. Here are a few of the issues around increased screen time: • Disrupted sleep: According to the National Sleep Foundation, blue light emitted from electronic devices disrupts quality shuteye, as it can delay the release of melatonin, a natural sleep hormone.

Over time, compromised sleep can create a number of physical and mental health concerns.

• Safety threats: With kids online more hours a day and less supervised than they would be during a typical school day, online predators have taken advantage of the situation. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tipline reported a notable surge in complaints.

• Mental health issues: The physical separation from friends, teachers and the classroom has created new mental health challenges for students, not all of which remote learning can completely address. With many adults and kids alike experiencing “Zoom fatigue,” maintaining motivation throughout the school year will be even more challenging than in a typical year. Excessive online usage can also increase exposure to cyberbullying, and ultimately lead to other mental health issues, like anxiety and depression.

Despite these new challenges, there are many steps parents can take to help kids strike a healthy balance with their screen time for a happier, more successful school year: • Set a schedule: A typical school day includes natural breaks. Families can recreate this at home with scheduled time for kids to walk around, stretch, and get fresh air between assignments.

• Monitor online usage: With parents themselves busy during the day, monitoring what children are doing online is a challenge in many cases, and impossible in others. However, screen time management solutions for parents, such as OurPact from Eturi Corp., can prove a valuable tool in keeping kids productive and safe. Using the app, parents can set schedules, grant access to needed sites, create daily screen time allowances, block inappropriate content and apps and monitor internet use. To learn more or download, visit OurPact.com.

• Have a conversation: Families should have an open dialogue about healthy digital habits. Parents can back up these conversations by setting a good example with their own device usage.

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